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Crippling Wave in action.

Crippling Wave is a Primary Monk skill unlocked at Level 11. The Monk performs a sweeping attack on all nearby enemies. Every third hit reduces their movement and attack speed.

Background[edit | edit source]

As Monks are relatively frail without heavy armour or shields, they have developed techniques to hit enemies where it hurts the most, slowing them down, and making their attacks less successful.

Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

The following is a very quick summary. See the Crippling Wave rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Mangle">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Concussion">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Rising Tide">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Tsunami">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Breaking Wave">Crippling Wave</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

During the beta, all the skills previously known as combos were simplified down so much that only three of them (Fists of Thunder, Deadly Reach, and Crippling Wave) still contain any semblance of combo functionality. These three skills now provide simply an additional effect on every third strike, while the others (Way of the Hundred Fists, Exploding Palm, and Sweeping Wind) now have a single function on every strike. Combos previously consisted of: the normal spell attack on the first strike; a stronger attack on the second; and on the third, an even stronger attack coupled with an additional effect.

Video[edit | edit source]

A video of Crippling Wave can be seen below, courtesy of the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel.

Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Monk passives provide a benefit to Crippling Wave, runed or not:

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> <skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill>

Development[edit | edit source]

Crippling Wave was first shown at BlizzCon 2009 as one of the original skills when the Monk was unveiled. Flux was able to try it out:[1]

This one seems like it would be very useful against big bosses, since it makes them susceptible to damage, while making them deal less to you. Throwing in stage 2 or 3 of this in the midst of other more useful combo attacks could be helpful, now and then, since the curse-like debuff can hit multiple enemies in close proximity.

Crippling Wave was still in the game at BlizzCon 2010, but there are no gameplay reports from that event discussing this skill.

Beta[edit | edit source]

The beta started in September 2011, and Crippling Wave became a level 8 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Crippling Wave was classified as a Techniques skill and moved to level 14. For Beta Patch 14, it was re-classified as a Primary skill, moved to level 11, and buffed a bit.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Monk skill archive for more details on previous versions of Crippling Wave and other Monk skills.

Also, see the combos page for additional information on how this and other combo spells used to work.

Media[edit | edit source]

Crippling Wave can be seen in action on video here:

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:

Crippling Wave in use.

References[edit | edit source]

BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion
Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
Silva's Monk Runestone Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
Monk Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site

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-'''Crippling Wave''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk debuffs his enemies by reducing their damage and speed.<br>
+[[File:IconCripplingWave.png|left]]
-This is one of 7 [[combo]] skills available to the Monk.
+[[File:Monk_-_Crippling_Wave.jpg|thumb|300px|Crippling Wave in action.]]
+'''Crippling Wave''' is a Primary [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 11. The Monk performs a sweeping attack on all nearby enemies. Every third hit reduces their movement and attack speed.
+<br><br><br>__TOC__
 ==Background==
-{{Skillbox
-|game= Diablo III
-|portrait= Monk_-_Crippling_Wave.jpg
-<!-- |portrait-width= -->
-|active= Active
-<!-- |name= -->
-|ranks= 5
-|user= Monk
-|tree= Tier 3
-|description= Light attacks that apply a series of increasingly debilitating [[debuff]]s.
-|type= Debuff
-<!-- |quantity= -->
-|effect= Self
-|school= [[Physical]]
-|resource= [[Spirit]]
-|cost= None
-|cast-time= Instant
-|duration= Unknown
-|cooldown= 1.5 sec
-|synergies= None
-}}
 As [[Monk]]s are relatively frail without heavy armour or shields, they have developed techniques to hit enemies where it hurts the most, slowing them down, and making their attacks less successful.
+==Skill Rune Effects==
+The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Crippling Wave rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
-==Skill Design==
+{{skill description header}}
-[[Image:Monk_-_Crippling_Wave.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Crippling wave in action.]]
+<skill class="Monk">Crippling Wave</skill>
-An interesting sort of combo attack, since it's about defensive bonuses. The damage is lower than any other [[Monk]] attacks, lower even than just plain attack (which I never used once during my BlizzCon play time).  Like [[Inner Sanctuary]], this one was never needed at BlizzCon. There's no big end boss anywhere, and the only dangers came from large mobs. This skill could be useful against those, but they were generally easier to just destroy with many fast hits than to weaken first.
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Mangle">Crippling Wave</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Concussion">Crippling Wave</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Rising Tide">Crippling Wave</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Tsunami">Crippling Wave</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Breaking Wave">Crippling Wave</skill>
-This one seems like it would be very useful against big bosses, since it makes them susceptible to damage, while making them deal less to you. Throwing in stage 2 or 3 of this in the midst of other more useful combo attacks could be helpful, now and then, since the curse-like [[debuff]] can hit multiple enemies in close proximity.
-[[Combo]] skills are essential for Monks. Combos do bonus damage, grant special properties (i.e. lightning damage and interrupt attacks on Hands of Lightning), and build up the [[Spirit]] needed to cast other skills. All combos have three stages, each progressively more powerful and flashier.
+==Skill Design==
+{{Combo history notes}}
+===Video===
+A video of Crippling Wave can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel].
+<youtube>KUXV2v70dn0</youtube>
-==Skill Rank Table==
-* '''Rank 1:'''
-** '''First hit:''' Deals 50% of weapon damage. Enemy movement speed reduced 50% for 2 seconds. Generates X [[Spirit]].
-** '''Second hit:''' Deals 50% weapon damage. Enemy damage reduced 25% and they take 25% more damage from attacks. Generates X [[Spirit]].
-** '''Third hit:''' Deals 60% weapon damage. Debuffs refreshed on all targets. Generates X [[Spirit]].
-* '''Rank 2:'''
-** '''First hit:''' Deals 60% of weapon damage. Enemy movement speed reduced 60% for 2 seconds. Generates X [[Spirit]].
-** '''Second hit:''' Deals 60% weapon damage. Enemy damage reduced 30% and take 30% more damage from attack. Generates X [[Spirit]].
-** '''Third hit:''' Deals 75% weapon damage. Debuffs refreshed on all targets. Generates X [[Spirit]].
+==Synergies==
+The following [[Monk passives]] provide a benefit to Crippling Wave, runed or not:
+{{skill description header}}
+<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill>
-==[[Synergies]]==
+==Development==
-Various [[Monk traits]] augment this skill. (Since most Monk skills depend on base weapon damage and probably attack speed, traits which enhance those, and not the skill specifically, are also listed here.)
+'''Crippling Wave''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the original skills when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it out:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
-* [[Precision]]: Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.
-* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
-* [[Cruelty]]: Increases chance of critical strikes.
-* [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.
-* [[Rapid Strikes]]: Increases attack speed.
-* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.
-'''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release.
-==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
-* None known.
+<blockquote>''This one seems like it would be very useful against big bosses, since it makes them susceptible to damage, while making them deal less to you. Throwing in stage 2 or 3 of this in the midst of other more useful combo attacks could be helpful, now and then, since the curse-like debuff can hit multiple enemies in close proximity.</blockquote>
-==Development==
+Crippling Wave was still in the game at [[BlizzCon 2010]], but there are no gameplay reports from that event discussing this skill.
-'''Crippling Wave''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it out:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
-<blockquote>''This one seems like it would be very useful against big bosses, since it makes them susceptible to damage, while making them deal less to you. Throwing in stage 2 or 3 of this in the midst of other more useful combo attacks could be helpful, now and then, since the curse-like debuff can hit multiple enemies in close proximity.</blockquote>
+===Beta===
+The [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Crippling Wave became a level 8 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Crippling Wave was classified as a Techniques skill and moved to level 14. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was re-classified as a Primary skill, moved to level 11, and [[buff]]ed a bit.
 ===Previous Versions===
 See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Crippling Wave and other Monk skills.
+Also, see the [[combos]] page for additional information on how this and other combo spells used to work.
+<!--
+==Trivia==
+''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.''
+-->
 ==Media==
+Crippling Wave can be seen in action on video here:
+* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2009]]
+* [[Skill Animations Videos#Monk Video|Video: August 2011 Monk Skill Animations]]
 You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
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 ==References==
-[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8008273#post8008273 Silva's Monk Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
+* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/monk/active/ Monk Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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